• Must have experience and knowledge in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Construction methods and materials
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (MTA Trains for CDL)
• Ability to pass criminal and reference checks
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance requests as required
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to operate various types of equipment, mowers, hand and power tools and testing equipment safely
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Maintain continuous professional attitude, well-groomed appearance and conduct work with positive attitude at all times
• Be aware and operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Meet standards required by Mass Transportation Authority, including no addiction to alcohol or drugs
• Maintain an excellent driving record
• Wear and maintain authorized MTA uniform
• Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
• Comply with all MTA rules and regulations and contractual requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to perform manual labor in temperature extremes for extended periods of time, tolerate dust, pollen, wind, and rain
• Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reaching with arms and hands
• Walk, climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel or crouch
• Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 or better with corrective lenses
• Distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber
• Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions
• Must be able to tolerate some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts
• Must be able to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA
• Must be able to work in high places
• Must be able to work around dust, fumes, and odors
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round

WAGE RATE

• $20.83 per hour

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply in person at the MTA Administration Building, 1401 S. Dort Hwy., Flint OR at any MTA location. Submit resumes to jobs@mtaflint.org. MTA is an equal opportunity employer!

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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